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Neil Gaiman’s Coraline is a dark fantasy novel that starts when a curious girl finds a bricked-up door in her new home. Unlocking it reveals a passage to a mirror apartment occupied by her “other” mother and father, who wear sewn-on buttons in place of eyes. The parallel world tempts with indulgent meals and endless play, but its charm quickly curdles into a sinister trap. The other mother demands Coraline replace her own eyes with buttons and remain there. To escape this gothic nightmare, the heroine must rely on sharp wits and raw courage to rescue herself and other lost souls.

Winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker Awards, this horror-tinged coming-of-age tale fuses magical realism with suspense. Coraline’s resourceful bravery appeals to juvenile readers searching for fantasy and magic, while the creeping dread resonates with adult fans of paranormal fiction. HarperCollins’s standalone volume delivers a self-contained adventure that remains a chilling touchstone in modern children’s literature, inviting re-readings without needing a sequel.

## Books in this series (1)

- Vol. 1 — [Coraline](https://mybookbandits.com/books/9780063088238) (ISBN 9780063088238)

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